Rhubarb blues...

Hi folks, my rhubarb isn't doing well at all. Really short stalks and not at all fat. First year in the ground (had been in a pot for a couple of years before). Any tips of what I can do to get a better crop next year? Thanks

It's concentrating on getting its roots into the soil - as has been said, top dress with compost or well rotted farm yard manure now and again in the autumn. Water well now and again in any dry spells - don't let the soil around it dry right out - and as you've said, don't harvest any stalks this year. It'll be fantastic next year